LiveSpec
linearphase.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- LiveSpec is a professional real-time audio analysis application for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Support
- The guide directs users to the website or in-app support options and lists [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Analysis tools
- The app includes transfer function, RTA, SPL metering, spectrographs, delay finding, shape-first AutoEQ, and Audio Unit plugin hosting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Backup
- Users can export configurations, targets, calibration files, measurement history, SPL logs, and settings to a single .livespecpack file.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Built-in microphone limit
- Built-in microphone calibration is estimated and is not for compliance use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Direct edition
- The maker says a Mac Direct edition is available to subscribers at linearphase.com/download and runs outside the sandbox to host iLok-protected plugins.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Hardware support
- The app supports Core Audio interfaces on Mac and USB class-compliant interfaces on iPhone and iPad.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Integration and sync
- Optional iCloud sync carries saved configurations, Mix Balance targets, impulse-response history, plugin-chain libraries, and themes across devices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Offline use
- LiveSpec runs on the device and does not require a constant internet connection after subscription validation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Plugin hosting
- The Plugin Host supports Audio Unit plugins on Mac and AUv3 plugins on iPhone and iPad, with parallel mono or stereo chains.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Plugin limit
- Plugins protected by iLok (PACE) cannot load inside the App Store version because of Apple's sandboxing rules.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
- Workflows
- It has Live Mix mode for monitoring shows and livestream processing, and System Tune mode for aligning and optimizing sound systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
Plans and prices
All Access (introductory monthly) $17.99 a month Monthly All tools and modes · Mac, iPhone, and iPad · 7-day free trial Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
All Access (introductory annual) $149.99 a year $149.99/year; annual saves 30% All tools and modes · Mac, iPhone, and iPad · 7-day free trial Read 11 Oct 2026 · linearphase.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Audio Analysis Software#17 of 437.9
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